Cedar Point Environmental Park will host “Gopher Tortoise Day” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. The public event will include a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of a […]
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has completed its 100th land acquisition through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. On Friday, October 17, the county closed on the former […]
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Crane Point Museum & Nature Center marked a milestone on October 6, 2025, with the opening of Mote’s 10th location: the Mote Mangrove to […]
Gardening enthusiasts across Englewood, North Port, and Wellen Park are invited to explore the beauty and practicality of Southwest Florida horticulture during the Charlotte County Volunteer Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the 2026 annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime […]
Sarasota County is helping homeowners make a difference in local water quality through the RainCheck program, an incentive rebate initiative that promotes stormwater infiltration projects across the community. The RainCheck […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Lionfish Challenge celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2025 with record participation and a new Lionfish King and Commercial Champion. More than 500 divers […]
The recreational harvest season for snook opens October 1 in the Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The season will remain […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (September 24, 2025) – The Charlotte County Utilities Department will host a public tour of the Burnt Store Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility on Thursday, October 16 […]
This is a reminder to join volunteers worldwide to help protect our waters by removing litter and recording data that can drive real policy change. This year’s cleanup is especially […]